Bournemouth vs Edinburgh in May

Edinburgh is the better pick in May — 83 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Bournemouth is nice, a little rain, clean air.

Bournemouth vs EdinburghMay climate, side by side

BournemouthEdinburgh
Comfort score77/100 (B)83/100 (A)
Feels-like high17°C13°C
Avg high / low18° / 7°16° / 8°
Rainfall52 mm51 mm
Rainy days109
Humidity76%78%
Air quality (AQI)4241

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Bournemouth vs Edinburgh in May — FAQ

Is May better in Bournemouth or Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is the better pick in May — 83 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Edinburgh is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Bournemouth is nice, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in Bournemouth vs Edinburgh in May?
In May, Bournemouth averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Edinburgh averages 16°C high / 8°C low with about 51 mm.